Is it halal? The Ireland answers
The questions people search for most, answered plainly. Chains change their policies — when in doubt, ask the branch.
- Is Apache Pizza halal?
- Some branches, not all. Apache Pizza is a franchise, and a number of franchisees serve halal chicken and toppings while others do not. Ask the branch directly before ordering — the ones we have checked and listed are below. Apache Pizza branches listed as halal →
- Is KFC halal in Ireland?
- No. KFC does not operate halal outlets in the Republic of Ireland. The halal KFC branches people read about online are in the UK, where a small number of restaurants are halal-certified. Halal fried chicken places in Ireland →
- Is McDonald's halal in Ireland?
- No. McDonald's Ireland and McDonald's UK do not serve halal meat in any restaurant. The Filet-O-Fish and non-meat items are the usual choices for people who need to avoid non-halal meat there. Halal burger places in Ireland →
- Is Lidl meat halal in Ireland?
- Lidl Ireland does not sell a halal meat range. A handful of packaged products carry halal certification marks — check the label on the individual pack — but fresh meat at the counter and in the chillers is not halal. Halal butchers and groceries near you →
- Is Supermac's halal?
- No. Supermac's does not offer halal meat in its restaurants.
- Are Haribo sweets halal?
- Most Haribo sold in Ireland and the UK contains pork gelatine and is not halal. Haribo makes halal-certified versions (produced in Turkey) that some halal shops import — look for the halal mark on the pack. Find a halal shop near you →
- Is Subway halal in Ireland?
- No. Subway does not run a halal programme in the Republic of Ireland — its chicken and beef in Irish branches are not halal-certified. The halal Subway stores people search for are a small number of UK branches. For a guaranteed halal sub or wrap, use a verified halal takeaway instead. Halal fast food places in Ireland →
- Is Nando's halal in Ireland?
- Not in Ireland. Dozens of Nando's restaurants in the UK are halal-certified, but the Irish branches are not part of that halal programme. If chicken is what you're after, there are plenty of verified halal chicken spots here. Halal chicken places in Ireland →
- Is Zaytoon halal?
- Zaytoon, the well-known Persian kebab restaurant in Dublin, states that it serves halal meat, and it has long been a favourite with halal diners. As with any restaurant, certification can change — check its listing and ask the branch if you need to be certain. See Zaytoon's listing →
- How do I know if a restaurant is halal?
- Ask, and look for evidence: a halal certificate on display, halal stated on the menu or website, or the business describing itself as halal. On this site, a Verified badge means we hold recorded evidence for that listing; no badge means we could not confirm either way. Always confirm directly with the business. How we verify listings →